Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Ringwood
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Film set catering in Ringwood.
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at the unit base
- Commercials and music videos
Planning an event in Ringwood?
Location catering around Ringwood
Ringwood is in Hampshire. Shoots in Ringwood are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Ringwood is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
With the A31 and A338 nearby, Ringwood is easy for the van and the trucks to reach. Ringwood is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area. Local streets include Addison Square, High Street and Market Place; a shoot on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the A31 and A338, Ringwood is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also serve shoots in Poulner (1 mile north-east), Hightown (1 mile south-east), Upper Kingston (1 mile south), Blashford (1 mile north) and Crow (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (3.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood Church of England Infant School (less than half a mile south-west) and Ringwood Waldorf School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lamb Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Film set catering in Ringwood, fried fresh
We need a level, firm spot at base, and a clear route in. Whether it’s wrap celebrations and ad shoots, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Around Ringwood, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
FAQs for Ringwood
Can the van go to venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could you trade in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ringwood.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Working with your venue
For repeat bookings, such as regular staff lunches or annual fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Also near Ringwood
What else we do in Ringwood
Who books film set catering in Ringwood?
It’s self-contained.
Whatever the occasion in Ringwood, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Seaside shoots
- Crew lunches at base
- End-of-shoot parties
- Crew morale days
Among the historic houses close to Ringwood are Avon Tyrrell House (3.6 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The location’s agreement
- Light near the van if needed
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Crew lunches
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Takeaway rarely reaches a location hot. A van cooks at the unit base. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your shoot is.
Why book with us
- Classic food your crew already know
- No kitchen needed
- All the chip-shop extras
- Something for crew to gather round
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. At midsummer, Ringwood has light until about 9:25pm, while by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm.
- We start with the location, call times and crew numbers.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- Parking and arrival are agreed with locations.
- We cook to order through the crew’s lunch break.
- We pack up straight after service and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Ringwood
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch